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Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata

Description: A colourful, peaceful and active freshwater fish, popular for its vibrant colours, attractive tail patterns and ease of care. Male Guppies display a wide variety of bright colours and flowing fins, while females are generally larger with more subdued colouration. An excellent choice for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

Origin: Northern South America and the Caribbean, including Venezuela, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago. Most aquarium Guppies are captive-bred.

pH: Approximately 7.0–8.5

Temperature: Around 22–28°C

Adult Size: Males 3–4 cm; females 4–6 cm

Lifespan: 2–3 years

Food: Omnivorous. Quality tropical flakes, micro pellets, spirulina-based foods and occasional frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia and bloodworms. Benefits from a varied diet containing both plant and animal matter.

Compatibility: Peaceful community fish suitable for keeping with other small, non-aggressive species such as Platies, Mollies, Corydoras and compatible small Rainbowfish. Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping species. Guppies are social and best kept in groups. If keeping males and females together, a ratio of one male to two or three females is recommended to reduce harassment. Guppies breed readily.

Habitat: A well-filtered, planted freshwater aquarium with open swimming areas, gentle to moderate water flow and plenty of hiding places. Floating plants provide shelter for fry. Guppies prefer moderately hard to hard, alkaline water with stable parameters.